How much does a structural iron and steel worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $32.85 an hour or $5,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.85
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 1,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,720 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $68,320 | $32.85 | |
| 75th | $76,050 | $36.56 | |
| 90th | $85,370 | $41.04 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for structural iron and steel workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $61,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $32.85 ($68,320 a year).
Do structural iron and steel workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $68,320 against $62,780 nationally, 9% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $61,240, so Washington pays 12% more.
Where does Washington rank for structural iron and steel worker pay?
75 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does a structural iron and steel worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,370 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.